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IMG_1867-0(W) Assassin Bug (Eulyes amoena), Reduviidae family
Location: Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
Predatory Reduviidae uses the long rostrum to inject lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which are then sucked out. The saliva contains enzymes that digest the tissues they swallow. This process is generally referred to as extraoral digestion. The saliva is commonly effective at killing prey substantially larger than the bug itself.
Large specimens should be handled with caution, if at all, because they sometimes defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis.
Source: Wikipedia
IMG_1867-0(W) Assassin Bug (Eulyes amoena), Reduviidae family
Location: Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
Predatory Reduviidae uses the long rostrum to inject lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which are then sucked out. The saliva contains enzymes that digest the tissues they swallow. This process is generally referred to as extraoral digestion. The saliva is commonly effective at killing prey substantially larger than the bug itself.
Large specimens should be handled with caution, if at all, because they sometimes defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis.
Source: Wikipedia